Nonprofit · EIN 62-1589440
VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $94,980,636 | $81,595,630 | $13,385,006 | $77,615,283 | $8,845,652 | $68,769,631 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $81,039,249 | $71,321,637 | $9,717,612 | $64,029,089 | $9,391,340 | $54,637,749 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $68,964,713 | $64,200,725 | $4,763,988 | $54,006,347 | $9,096,459 | $44,909,888 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,805,352
- of which government grants
- $61,804,760
- Program service revenue
- $31,936,951
- Investment income
- $1,238,333
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$8,305
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,205,859
- Other salaries and wages
- $47,162,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $61,025,987
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,506
- Accounting fees
- $199,909
- Occupancy
- $859,224
- Travel
- $690,570
- Depreciation
- $1,454,258
- Program services (functional)
- $65,579,851
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,015,779
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,029,089
- Total assets, end of year
- $77,615,283
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,845,652
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,769,631
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,013,299
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $58,243,081
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,526,550
- Gross receipts
- $95,098,486
- Employees
- 1,310
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- TN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD ATKINSON | PYSCHIATRIST Key employee | 40 | $320,667 | $21,698 |
| DR TROY GILSON | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $301,855 | $33,772 |
| PHYLLIS PERSINGER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $274,475 | $21,679 |
| RICHARD FRENCH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $209,217 | $26,080 |
| ANGELA C STOKES | VP OF NURSING SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,535 | $19,081 |
| GREG LEWIS | SR. CLINICAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $186,200 | $17,676 |
| TODD WIGGINS | COORDINATOR OF FORENSIC SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,791 | $38,049 |
| AARON HALL | CHIEF INFORMATION AND TECH OFFICER Officer | 40 | $159,033 | $18,702 |
| MELISSA GAIL SISCO | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,519 | $32,970 |
| DAWN CARLTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $136,000 | $27,434 |
| MISSY JOHNSON | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $125,900 | $34,998 |
| MICHAEL HILL | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,813 | $5,993 |
| AMANDA COOK | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,700 | $12,997 |
| ANGELA HAMPTON | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $118,900 | $26,454 |
| GALA MURRAY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $129,250 | $15,870 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA BENNETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,575 |
| DREW ROBINSON | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,000 |
| JERRY L JOHNSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,700 |
| MARK CROCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,500 |
| CHARLES MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,500 |
| ELLYN WILBUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,500 |
| YVONNE L PEPPERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,275 |
| GRACE TOMKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,200 |
| BILL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,200 |
| JEFF DICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,125 |
| BRENDA HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $975 |
| CHIEF JAMES HAMBRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $975 |
| DR TIM FOURNET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $900 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR TROY GILSON | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $273,209 | $28,866 |
| ANGELA C STOKES | VP OF NURSING SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $279,160 | $17,938 |
| PHYLLIS PERSINGER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $227,767 | $17,970 |
| DONALD ATKINSON | PYSCHIATRIST Key employee | 40 | $227,767 | $17,970 |
| RICHARD FRENCH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $180,917 | $21,950 |
| MICHAEL HILL | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,825 | $29,743 |
| AMANDA COOK | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,700 | $9,770 |
| GREG LEWIS | SR. CLINICAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $133,350 | $14,193 |
| AARON HALL | CHIEF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $131,233 | $15,532 |
| DAWN CARLTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $116,700 | $22,899 |
| MELISSA GAIL SISCO | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,108 | $23,904 |
| MISSY JOHNSON | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,633 | $27,681 |
| TODD WIGGINS | COORDINATOR OF FORENSIC SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,207 | $4,808 |
| GALA MURRAY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $13,259 |
| ANGELA HAMPTON | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $97,536 | $21,968 |
| LINDA BENNETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,500 | $0 |
| DREW ROBINSON | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,100 | $0 |
| MARK CROCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,500 | $0 |
| JERRY L JOHNSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,275 | $0 |
| YVONNE L PEPPERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,275 | $0 |
| CHIEF JAMES HAMBRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,275 | $0 |
| GRACE TOMKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,200 | $0 |
| DR TIM FOURNET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,200 | $0 |
| BILL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,200 | $0 |
| BRENDA HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,050 | $0 |
| CHARLES MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $600 | $0 |
| JEFF DICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $600 | $0 |
| ELLYN WILBUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY GILSON | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $269,721 | $27,507 |
| DONALD ATKINSON | PSYCHIATRIST Key employee | 40 | $276,956 | $16,718 |
| PHYLLIS PERSINGER | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $217,436 | $16,954 |
| RICHARD FRENCH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $176,133 | $18,828 |
| ANGELA C STOKES | VP OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,942 | $14,535 |
| SEJAL WEST | SR VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,841 | $20,364 |
| GREG LEWIS | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $132,400 | $13,553 |
| MELISSA GAIL SISCO | NURSE PRACTITIONER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,555 | $21,972 |
| AARON DOUGLAS HALL | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,450 | $17,646 |
| DAWN J CARLTON | VP/CFO Officer | 40 | $114,350 | $21,564 |
| MICHAEL HILL | PSYCHIATRIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,066 | $4,763 |
| MELISSA GAIL JOHNSON | VP/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES Officer | 40 | $98,583 | $24,307 |
| GALA V JOHNSON-MURRAY | SR VP/CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND Officer | 40 | $108,783 | $12,608 |
| LINDA BENNETT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,650 | $0 |
| DREW ROBINSON | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,360 | $0 |
| GRACE TOMKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,950 | $0 |
| JERRY L JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,775 | $0 |
| BRENDA HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,425 | $0 |
| CHARLES MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,350 | $0 |
| YVONNE L PEPPERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,050 | $0 |
| DR TIM FOURNET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $1,050 | $0 |
| JIM MERCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $975 | $0 |
| CHIEF JAMES HAMBRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $675 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4755, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-0755
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN CARLTON, PO BOX 4755, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374050755
- Signed the 990
- DAWN CARLTON, CFO
- Phone
- (423) 825-4345
- Website
- WWW.VBHCS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON HICKEY & MURCHISON PC
Mission
PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CLIENTS LOCATED IN MIDDLE AND EAST TENNESSEE
Program accomplishments
- MEDICAL SERVICES - VOLUNTEER PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES PERFORMED BY MD'S AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS FOR POPULATION GROUPS SERVED WITHIN THE VOLUNTEER SYSTEM.Expenses $5,475,967 · revenue $5,188,691
- CASE MANAGEMENT CARE COORDINATION - CASE MANAGEMENT IS A SERIES OF ACTIONS TAKEN WHOSE MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO HELP A CLIENT MAKE INFORMED CHOICES, TO ASSURE TIMELY AND COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO QUALITY SERVICES, AND TO HELP A CLIENT TO MAKE AND/OR TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND PERSONAL ENHANCEMENT. CASE MANAGERS HELP TO ARRANGE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, CRISIS, VOCATIONAL AND HOUSING SERVICES AS NEEDED. SERVICES INCLUDE IDENTIFYING NEEDS AND STRENGTHS, DEVELOPING SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS AND ASSISTING TO ACCESS SERVICES REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THOSE GOALS. CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE VOLUNTEER SYSTEM.Expenses $8,818,460 · revenue $16,540,228
- CRISIS - CRISIS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY TO RESPOND TO ADULTS EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IS AN EMERGENCY CONDITION THAT INVOLVES A SERIOUS DISRUPTION IN AN INDIVIDUAL'S DAILY FUNCTIONING. CRISIS SERVICES OFFERS INFORMATION AND CRISIS PHONE COUNSELING, FACE TO FACE CRISIS EVALUATION, TRIAGE AND REFERRALS BY MOBILE CRISIS TEAMS. CRISIS WALK-IN CENTERS ARE AVAILABLE IN CHATTANOOGA AND COOKEVILLE. FOLLOW-UP SERVICES INCLUDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL IN ACCESSING ON-GOING SERVICES.Expenses $4,696,044 · revenue $5,804,446
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS, TREATMENT AND FOLLOW UP CARE FOR CLIENTS FROM LOCATIONS COVERING 31 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE AND EAST TENNESSEE.Expenses $46,589,380 · revenue $4,403,586
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1589440
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $77,615,283
- Income (IRS master file)
- $95,098,486
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $94,980,636 | $81,595,630 | $77,615,283 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $81,039,249 | $71,321,637 | $64,029,089 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $68,964,713 | $64,200,725 | $54,006,347 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 62-1589440).
Questions about VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM is 62-1589440.
- Is VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAWN CARLTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 28 received compensation from the organization, the highest $320,667 (DONALD ATKINSON, PYSCHIATRIST).
- How much revenue does VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,980,636, expenses of $81,595,630 and total assets of $77,615,283 at year end.
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